Noel Gallagher has announced that he plans to release his cover of John Lennon‘s “Mind Games”, which he recorded to mark the legendary Beatles musician’s 80th birthday. On the latest edition of his new Radio X residency, he spoke to Matt Morgan about covering a 1973 single while he was working in the studio last year.
The Oasis songwriter and guitarist had been approached to contribute to a new covers album as a tribute to Lennon, which was being put together by his son Sean Ono Lennon. Gallagher explained “I couldn’t get involved because I was doing something at the time, And on the eve of his birthday, Sean said, ‘Oh you know how it’s dad’s birthday tomorrow, and can you do something on your socials? I happened to be in the studio and I said, ‘Well, let’s record’. We just did a version of ‘”Mind Games” and did a little film.”
He was then asked whether a full version of the cover would ever be released, to which he replied “Yeah. I’ll finish it off and do it for… I’ll do it for Record Store Day maybe or something. I’ve done a lot of covers recently. I’ll probably collate them all and do it for something or other. It came out pretty good actually.”
So though he has given no firm date fans can probably expect it to be released soon. Back in October 2020, Gallagher posted a video to Instagram recording this cover which you can view below.
Additionally, on the first episode of his Radio X show earlier this month, Gallagher discussed his brother Liam’s apparent hell-raiser status. “He’s a bit of a charlatan, A lot of them in the game can’t walk it like they talk it. It’s usually those with the big mouths.”
Upon announcing his new radio venture, Noel Gallagher promised fans “some great tunes, and a lot of nonsense, being spouted mostly by me!” He has also teased the release of more new solo music while admitting he’s hit a “purple patch” in his songwriting, Gallagher has also hinted at plans for a solo tour where he plays just Oasis songs.
In relation to Oasis, there will also be an upcoming documentary about their legendary Knebworth gig, which Gallagher has described as “fucking outrageous”. Titled Oasis Knebworth 1996 the film will be screened in cinemas worldwide from September 23.
